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Mounting on an airplane

Typical mounting locations for the Main Sensor Module include

on the top or bottom of the fuselage, on top of the wing of a

high-wing airplane, or on the bottom of the wing of a low-wing

airplane.

Main sensor module mounted on bottom of fuselage

The photo above shows the Main Sensor Module mounted on the

bottom of the fuselage of an electric airplane. This would not be

a good location on a fuel-powered airplane, as it would expose

the Sensor to exhaust.

Mounting on a helicopter

The best location for the Main Sensor Module is on top of the

horizontal n, rotated 45°. In this location and orientation, the

IR sensors have the clearest view of the horizon. Sensors 2 and 3

should face forward so the cable routes forward along the boom.

Secure the Main Sensor using double-sided tape (multiple layers

may be needed to clear screw heads on top of the n).

Main Sensor Module mounted on horizontal n

Alternatively, you can mount the Main Sensor on the tail boom,

rotated 45°, using this procedure:

1. Cut the corners from the included plastic mount as shown in

the photo below (diagonal cutters can do this quickly).

2. Place double-sided tape on the boom, then place the plastic

mount on the tape and secure it to the boom using a cable tie

(the double-sided tape keeps the plastic mount from rotating).

3. Secure the Main Sensor Module to the plastic mount using

double-sided tape.

Tip: For additional security, feed cable ties through the slots in

the bottom of the Sensor’s case and around the boom.

Plastic mount (trimmed) Main Sensor mounted on boom

Mounting the Vertical Sensor Module

The Vertical Sensor Module can be mounted anywhere on the

aircraft, as long as the following requirements are met:

n Must be vertical when the aircraft is in level ight.

IMPORTANT: The arrow on the Vertical Sensor Module must

point to the sky when the aircraft is in level ight. Failure to follow

this precaution may result in unexpected results and a crash.

n Must be at least 6 inches from the Main Sensor Module so that

the Main Sensor Module’s IR sensors are not obstructed.

n On fuel-powered aircraft, should be at least 12 inches from the

engine and mufer, in a location where exhaust will not accu-

mulate on the IR sensors during ights.

If needed, use a standard servo extension to connect the Vertical

Sensor Module to the Computer.

Mounting on an airplane

The Vertical Sensor Module is typically mounted on the side of

the fuselage.

Vertical Sensor Module mounted on fuselage side

The photo above shows the Vertical Sensor Module mounted on

the right side of the fuselage, in front of the wing, on an electric

airplane. This would not be a good location on a fuel-powered

airplane, as it would expose the Sensor to exhaust.

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